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On Wednesday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ-FM, Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson shared some good news about the Fargo VA office. Ellefson also reminded veterans–and their survivors–of grants that are available to them. You can reach the Polk County Veterans Service Office at 218-281-3066. Food For Thought airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew isn’t running for re-election in November. But he will be on the ballot for a city council seat. Nephew tells R&J News he decided against running for Mayor again after Todd Peterson filed to run for Mayor in November. Nephew has been part of Fertile’s city government since 1980. He…
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ADA, MN—Wednesday was a great day for a outdoor party. Benedictine Living Community of Ada had its annual block party outside. There were inflatables, live music from Blind Joe and great food. Eliza Messerschmidt, director of nursing at Benedictine, talks about the party. We have photos from Benedictine Living Community’s block party on the KRJB…
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ADA, MN—Ada’s 150th celebration got plenty of good reviews. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told the City Council about the late July celebration at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also on Monday, the Council voted to look more into a proposed ordinance on motorized bikes and scooters. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has noticed higher…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Police are now offering a $5000 reward for information leading to a person of interest in a recent shooting in Mahnomen. White Earth Police and the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office have been looking for 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco in connection with a shooting late last Friday night in Mahnomen. On Tuesday, the law…
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FARGO, MN—The Mayor of Fargo is giving up his seat on the North Dakota Senate. In a social media post, Fargo Mayor Tim Boschee resigned his North Dakota State Senate seat. That will take effect this afternoon. He says he’s resigning because Governor Kelly Armstrong has called a special session for September 2 to deal with…
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The American Red Cross has declared a blood crisis because of a shortage of donations. The Red Cross says donations are at a four year summer low. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross of Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, says there are places ready to accept your blood donation. The American…
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ADA, MN—Monday’s Ada City Council meeting included some good financial news. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City’s audit turned out well. The Council also approved levy recommendations for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Ada City Council also donated $500 to the Kelly Thronson Memorial Barbecue.
ST. PAUL, MN—A St. Paul candy-maker will close its doors after over 100 years. If you’ve ever enjoyed a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll or Pearson’s Nut Goodie, those candies are about to be a memory. Last week, Pearson’s Candy Company of St. Paul told the State Rapid Response team it would permanently close its factory…
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The Mahnomen man who was killed in a traffic accident in Fargo this past Thursday has been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Ronald Huebner died after his motorcycle ran a red light at the intersection of University Drive and Main Street, then was struck by an SUV. Huebner was thrown from the…
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